today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!

Quote for today… “ … will the Boro cave into the pressure and politics of some or will they do what they are tasked and have the ultimate right to do?” – Extracted from a comment about the “J-effed up” fiasco on Thirteenth Street at Cole Umber’s news site.

• Judge orders man to pay restitution of $397,431.18. – The York Dispatch [Yeah, like that’ll happen. People steal all the time and get payback sentences of fifty bucks a month, etc. They don’t live long enough to dent what they stole.]

• Wolf’s not in it for the money; will take no salary. – The York Dispatch

• “largest retailer of natural and organic foods” coming to Lancaster County – LancasterOnline [Wonder how that’ll play out in the best place for fresh fruits and vegetables we know of? Home grown fruits and vegetables abound in the “Garden Spot.”]

• Quarantined in Berks County – beware the spotted lanternfly – PA Department of Agriculture

• Mount Joy’s economic development plan continues to blossom as three new stores open – LancasterOnline

• Some Lancaster County police departments embrace social media – FOX 43TV

• Tuesday’ll be a big day for veterans with lots of free and discounted dining opportunities – military.com [“Keep in mind that most businesses require proof of military service, which can include a VA Universal Access Card, Military I.D., DD-214 (Discharge Papers), Veterans Service Organization Card (VSO’s include groups like the VFW, DAV, AmVets, MOAA, FRA, and the American Legion), or in some cases businesses will accept a picture of the veteran in uniform.]